Politics & Government
In Essex County: Menendez charges, Laser pointer incidents at airport, Students crash meeting to protest tuition hike, Medical marijuana changes
Patch reviews the top stories of the week.

Making headlines this week:
- Essex County Menendez Supporters Rally Behind Embattled Senator
- Feds Investigate Laser Pointer Incidents at Newark Liberty Airport in Essex County
- Students Crash Trustee Meeting to Protest Planned Tuition Hike
- Lawmakers Approve Bills to Revamp NJ Medical Marijuana Program
- PSEG: Still Looking Into Montclair Manhole Explosions
- Burst Water Main Causes Flooding, Forces Home Evacuations
- Teens Slapped with $50,000 Bail for Stealing Snacks and Drinks in Bloomfield
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